Resident Satisfaction with the County Increases

Arlington residents are not only happy with the county government's services, they're more satisfied than before, according to a new study commissioned by the county. This is the third time...

Taxi Customers Asked to Fill Out Online Survey

If you ride around Arlington in taxi cabs, the county wants to hear from you. An online taxi survey has been set up to gather information about experiences with the cabs throughout Arlington....

New Etched Glass Panels Installed at County Gov’t HQ

In an effort to combine form and function, Arlington has outfitted four conference rooms at the county government building (2100 Clarendon Blvd) with glass panels etched with unique designs by local...

Arlington County By the Numbers

Arlington County has released the latest version of its annual Profile publication, a compendium of vital statistics about the county. The 2012 Arlington County Profile includes information about...

Arlington County Asks: How Are We Doing?

Check your mailboxes, because Arlington County is conducting its third countywide survey of residents. The survey is an effort to "measure residents’ satisfaction with major County services and...

Arlington County Names New Zoning Administrator

Arlington County has named its new top zoning enforcer, and it's none other than the woman who has served in the position on a temporary basis since August 2011. Norma Cozart has been acting...

Morning Poll: Use County Land for Affordable Housing?

"'Public land for public good' is a battle cry making its way up the Arlington agenda," writes Charlie Clark in his Our Man in Arlington column for the Falls Church News-Press. The idea, Clark...

County Launches ‘OpenArlington’ Online Forum

Arlington County has launched a new online forum for citizen feedback dubbed "OpenArlington." OpenArlington encourages residents to give their opinions on specific topics introduced by a county...

Morning Notes

First Day of Spring / Tornado Drill -- Today's the first official day of spring, though it's hard to think of the warm weather the past couple of weeks as "winter." Along with the start of spring...

Morning Notes

Arlington Wins Diversity Award -- The National League of Cities has presented Arlington with its 2012 Cultural Diversity Award. The awards showcase "examples of how cities achieve excellence in...

Planning Director Resigns Five Months After Hiring

Arlington County planning director Peter Katz, an author and nationally recognized proponent of the New Urbanism movement, has abruptly resigned after less than five months on the job. Katz...

Affordable Housing Tips at “Housing 4 Hipsters” Event

Trying to find affordable housing in Arlington can often seem like a daunting task. But Arlington County's Housing Division wants to make it less intimidating with a "Housing 4 Hipsters"...

Arlington Seeking ‘Streetcar System Manager’

Arlington County is looking to hire a "Streetcar System Manager," to help with the county's $250 million Columbia Pike streetcar project. The full-time position is advertised as paying between...

Arlington County to Hold Government Career Fair

If you're looking for a job, maybe Arlington County has what you need. The County is holding a free career fair for positions within the county government and Arlington County Schools. The career...

Facility Provides Housing to Seniors With Disabilities

A new county facility recently opened to provide housing and care to low-income seniors with intellectual disabilities. The Mary Marshall Assisted Living Residence first opened in November after...